Original recordings made with three Schoeps M201 omni-directional microphones. Recorded on Ampex 300 3-track recorders at 15 inches per second (tracks 1-15 and 18-32) and on a Westrex 35mm magnetic-film recorder (tracks 16-17). First-generation tapes were transferred to produce this high-definition download.

This phenomenal audiophile download features two exquisite performances of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. The first reading finds refined pianist Byron Janis revitalizing the work with his rich tonal beauty and unprecedented interpretive skills. Antal Dorati and the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra combine precision and depth to illuminate a refreshing contrast of light and shade. The Mercury Living Presence recording technique provides highly enjoyable listening, with stunning clarity.

Reviews

"His actual performance is of a stupendous brio and his Horowitz-honed virtuosity in the final pages is overwhelming in its pace and dynamism."&mdashGramophone

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